(A) Any animal surrendered by its owner to the Animal Services Division may be immediately placed for adoption or humanely euthanized by the Animal Services Division when:
(1) The owner directs in writing that the animal be placed for adoption or humanely euthanized;
(2) The owner attests in writing that he or she is the legal owner of the animal and that the animal has not bitten a person within the past ten days. A person tendering the animal to the animal shelter may also be required to provide additional proof of ownership or documentation from the owner that he or she is acting on the owner’s behalf; and
(3) The owner agrees indemnify and hold the county harmless from any losses or damages sustained, including attorneys’ fees, by reason of euthanasia or placement for adoption of the animal; or
(B) Upon compliance with divisions (A)(1)-(3) above, the Animal Services Division may place the animal for adoption, transfer it to an approved animal welfare or animal rescue group, or euthanize the animal in a humane manner. The waiting periods provided in §§ 91.071 and 91.072 above shall not apply to immediate adoption or euthanasia as provided for in this section.
(Ord. passed 9-18-2017)